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VW Says Building Its Own Battery Factory “Makes Sense”
11/21/2016AG CEO Matthias Mueller predicts Volkswagen AG will need some 3 million batteries per year to power its electrified vehicles a decade from now—and will probably build its own factory in Germany to supply them.
Mercedes Ponders Diesel’s Future in U.S.
11/21/2016Daimler AG is certifying a handful of 2017 model diesel-powered Mercedes-Benz vehicles for the American market.
FCA Recalls 88,900 Cars to Fix Wiper, Fuel Leak Problems
11/21/2016Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV plans two recalls to remedy fuel leaks and windshield wiper failures.
VW: Germany Won’t Demand Tax Payback in Diesel Scandal
11/21/2016Volkswagen AG says it doesn’t expect the Germany government to require it to repay lost tax revenue resulting from the company’s diesel emission cheating scandal.
FCA, Amazon to Test Online Car Sales in Italy
11/18/2016Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV and Amazon.com plan to begin selling three car models online in Italy.
Ford-UAW Invest $6 Million in Motown Museum Project
11/18/2016Ford Motor Co. and the United Auto Workers union are investing a combined $6 million to be the lead donors for a $50 million plan to expand the original home of Motown Records in Detroit.
Elio Motors Updates Test Vehicle, Again
11/18/2016Elio Motors Inc. continues to tweak the three-wheel vehicle it plans to launch late next year.
Dana to Buy Brevini’s Powertrain and Hydraulics Businesses
11/18/2016Ohio-based Dana Inc. has agreed to acquire the power transmission and fluid power operations of Italy’s Brevini Group SpA in a deal worth as much as €325 million ($345 million).
Tesla to Offer Charger Adapters for Customers in China
11/18/2016Tesla Motors Inc. says it will offer customers in China special converter devices that enable them to plug their electric cars into China’s incompatible state-operated charging stations.
BMW, Baidu Drop Self-Driving Car Project
11/18/2016BMW AG and Chinese web service provider Baidu Inc. have abandoned the autonomous car development project over differences about how to proceed.